Updates

15 Apr 2026

UN experts focus on human-centred AI governance

Global concerns over unregulated AI are driving governance efforts, including watermarking tools to improve transparency and accountability.

15 Apr 2026

European Data Protection Board introduces DPIA template to strengthen GDPR compliance

New guidance helps organisations assess data protection risks through structured steps for identifying, evaluating and mitigating high-risk processing activities.

15 Apr 2026

Canada and Finland set out sovereign technology and AI cooperation agenda

A new Canada-Finland agenda on sovereign technology includes AI adoption, telecoms, high-performance computing, and gigafactories.

15 Apr 2026

Polish data protection authority seeks personal data rules for civic budgets

Poland’s privacy authority has called for statutory rules on personal data in participatory budgeting procedures.

15 Apr 2026

Civil society urges stronger EU AI Act protections

Concerns focus on reduced safeguards for high risk AI systems.

15 Apr 2026

Nigeria Customs Service begins AI training

The programme targets revenue, remittances and reconciliation processes.

15 Apr 2026

UK tests AI transcripts to improve access to justice and reduce court costs

Court reform in the UK explores AI tools to reduce transcript costs and delays.

15 Apr 2026

South Korea deploys AI smart city pilots across Southeast Asia

Digital transformation advances as a pilot programme in South Korea is exporting AI smart city technologies.

15 Apr 2026

Azerbaijan advances digital diplomacy agenda

Officials stress the need to adapt skills and institutions.

15 Apr 2026

Canada launches cyber security certification to protect defence supply chains

Supply chain security reinforced as an initiative in Canada sets a baseline for cyber risk management.